Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
160127000 | COMBINED | 72 |
20080271856 | Daylight Shielding Device - A daylight shielding device comprising: a plurality of slats for shielding daylight from a room; a housing for attachment to a window sill or the like, and controls for controlling the position and orientation of the slats, and an illumination device for illuminating said slats. According to the invention, the illumination device and the slats are configured so as to reflect light from said illumination device via said slats into the room. In this way, the slats can be actively used as an indirect illumination source. | 11-06-2008 |
20090014131 | Tensioning tool for a counterbalance system for sectional doors - A door system ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090078377 | Weatherstrip for Shutter Device - A shutter device includes a pair of support frames spaced in parallel with a predetermined distance therebetween, and a shutter arranged between the support frames. The support frames support both the right and the left shutter flanks of the shutter so as to allow the shutter to reciprocate along a longitudinal direction of the support frames. A weatherstrip is inserted between a side in each flank of the shutter and an opposing face of corresponding one of the support frames facing the side. The weatherstrip includes a long base material fixed to the support frame, a plurality of threads raised on the base material, and film member provided on the base material. The film member has a higher rigidity than the treads, and the height of the film member in a direction towards the opposing face of the support frame is lower than that of the treads. When the shutter is subjected to a strong external force, effective suppression of chattering of the shutter is achieved while at the same time reducing sliding resistance of the shutter. | 03-26-2009 |
20090173455 | Combination cord-stop and light device - The present invention consists of an improvement to a traditional cord-lock device. The combination cord-lock and light device of the present invention consists of a housing having a plunger and locking device including a biasing member and further adapted to encapsulate a light-emitting diode circuit assembly. The circuit assembly includes a switch mechanism coupling to an activator button located on the exterior of the cord-lock housing. The switch mechanism enables the LED to operate in a steady state, off, or in a pulsating mode. The housing is further adapted to direct the LED light exterior to the device. | 07-09-2009 |
20090242142 | PRIVACY SCREEN FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A privacy screen for a display device includes a frame having first and second opposing members joined by third and fourth opposing members that collectively define a central opening. The privacy screen further includes a transparent film extending across the central opening. The transparent film includes a plurality of vertical micro-louvers. The plurality of vertical micro-louvers are arranged in at least one of a first configuration wherein the plurality of micro-louvers are positioned at variable angles relative to a vertical fixed reference point, a second configuration wherein the plurality of micro-louvers have varying depths relative to the vertical fixed reference point, and a third configure wherein a spacing between adjacent ones of the plurality of micro-louvers varies relative to the vertical fixed reference point. | 10-01-2009 |
20090277593 | ACOUSTIC WINDOW SHADE - A window shade for use with a window shade system comprising an operable roller for rolling and unrolling the shade. The window shade comprises a flexible sheet that comprises a decorative fabric layer and a sound attenuating layer, such as a polymer film with filler material or mass loaded vinyl. The window shade system comprises an operable roller mounted at the top portion of the window opening; first and second side casings attached to respective sides of the window opening, each side casing forming a channel for receiving respective first and second opposing side edges of a window shade. Typically, the shade system also comprises a motor operatively connected to the roller such that the roller rotates about its longitudinal axis in response to the operation of the motor. The shade system may also comprise a second roller and second window shade comprising a decorative fabric layer, and optionally a sound attenuating layer. | 11-12-2009 |
20090294075 | Play structure assembly comprising connectable sheet panels - The present invention relates to a play structure assembly comprising two or more flexible sheet panels having a plurality of loops, edge connectors, and interior connectors attached thereto. At least one edge connector of one flexible sheet panel is removably attached to at least one interior connector of an adjacent flexible sheet panel, thereby forming the play structure assembly. Play structures formed using these play structure assemblies, as well as methods to form them, are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20090294076 | BOTTOM RAIL ANCHOR FOR CORD LADDER - A system for anchoring a cord ladder to a bottom rail of a covering for an architectural opening includes an anchor positioned in the bottom rail with a rotatable drum about which the vertical side cords of the cord ladder can be selectively wrapped to any desired degree for adjusting the effective length of the side cords and thus the tension in the side cords. | 12-03-2009 |
20100000690 | SLIDE MECHANISM - A slide mechanism adapted to a projection screen apparatus includes a frame, a slider, a resilient device, and an engaging device. The frame includes a receiving portion and a latch disposed in the receiving portion. The slider is slidably disposed in the receiving portion and includes a body portion defining a receiving groove and a pull handle. The resilient device is disposed below the slider for exerting a resilient force on the slider to move the slider. The engaging device is pivotally disposed in the receiving groove of the slider and includes an engaging end portion and an exerting end portion. The engaging end portion is disposed in the receiving groove and is connected against the latch. When a force is exerted on the exerting end portion, the engaging device is correspondingly rotated, and the engaging end portion of the engaging device is disengaged from the latch of the frame. | 01-07-2010 |
20100132895 | Modular Panel System - A device is disclosed that replaces an existing panel or door with a reconfigurable modular panel. The invented panel additionally may function as a working door or screen, serving to more optimally employ a room volume. The invented panel can be configured to fit various styles of door frames thus being adaptable to various entry or floor space pattern situations. The invented panel may be electrified allowing modular plug-ins to house a wide array of elements. | 06-03-2010 |
20100170643 | Device for the diversion of window coverings - This device is designed to give added functionality to existing windows. It works by creating a usable space between the window pane and the user's chosen window covering, such as drapes, shades or curtains. The device interferes with the normal path a window covering would take, thus moving it away from the window pane. This is done by using one or more diverter pieces either attached to the window sill or pivoting out from the window frame which are shaped to allow smooth opening and closing of the window covering. The space between the covering and the pane could then be used by plants, pets or any other number of items, while maintaining privacy in the user's room. | 07-08-2010 |
20100186905 | FLEXIBLE FURNITURE SYSTEM - An article of flexible furniture having a core formed from a plurality of laminar panels of a flaccid material and each panel having a pair of oppositely directed major faces, adjacent faces of said panels being inter-connected to provide a cellular structure upon movement of abutting faces away from each other, a pair of supports at opposite ends of said core and connected to respective ones of said faces, said supports being self-supporting to provide rigidity to said core whereby said supports may be moved apart to expand said cellular and extend the length of said partition. | 07-29-2010 |
20100212840 | Cut-Resistant Strip Door - A cut-resistant strip door is provided. The strip includes one or more strips that include a component that makes the strip resistant to accidental or intentional tearing or cutting. In one embodiment, the strips include a metal cable that is attached to the surface or longitudinal edge of the strips. | 08-26-2010 |
20100263803 | DOOR ELEMENT - Door elements having FinRay structures are described herein. An example door element described herein is movable between a closed position in which the element extends across a doorway to at least partially block the doorway, and an open position where at least a portion of the element moves to a non-blocking position relative to the doorway. The door element includes a first flexible side element to transmit tensile forces and has a proximal end and a distal end. The door element includes a second flexible side element to resist compressive forces and has a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second side elements are coupled to each other at their distal ends. The element includes a plurality of connecting ribs flexibly coupled to the first and second side elements to transmit tensile forces between the first and second side elements. An actuator applies a longitudinal tensile force to the proximal end of the first side element, where the resulting deformation of the second side element is transmitted to the first side element by the connecting ribs in movement of the door element to the open position. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269986 | Three dimensional shade - A three dimensional shade to provide a three dimensional layer structure and profile includes a movable frame and a shade. The movable frame is installed on any two sliding docks movable on a track of a upper beam. The movable frame includes at least two coupling plates that are hinged together to hang the shade. A drawing element is provided to draw and perform retraction and extension operations so that the shade can be retracted and extended to form a profile same as the movable frame to achieve the three dimensional effect. | 10-28-2010 |
20100307699 | WINDOW BLIND AND RELEASE BRACKET THEREOF - A window blind has a rail, a shade, multiple guide rings, multiple release brackets and multiple cords. The shade is connected to the rail and has a bottom slat and multiple intermediate slats. The guide rings are mounted on the shade between two adjacent intermediate slats. The release brackets are mounted on the bottom slat and each has a release mount and a resilient clip. The release mounts are attached to the bottom slat and a corresponding resilient clip is detachably mounted in the release mount. The cords are mounted through the rail and each cord passes through corresponding guide rings and connects to the resilient clip of a corresponding release bracket. The release bracket separates above a predetermined force so reduces a choking hazard to pets and children and prevents damage to blinds caused by high winds or incorrect operation. | 12-09-2010 |
20100319858 | Hook for suspending a curtain and a curtain with integrated hooks - The curtain is provided with integrated hooks for suspending the curtain from a curtain rod. Each hook is made of two parts that are secured together to sandwich a top margin of the curtain therebetween. Each hook has a rectilinear base and a curvilinear section that has a terminal section that defines a gap with the base and a portion extending angularly from the base. In one embodiment, the curvilinear section of the hook | 12-23-2010 |
20110000627 | Dual-Function Shade for Glass Window/Door - A dual-function shade includes a piece of transparency printed with an image and applied with adhesive material. The shade is directly attached to the glass to be treated by the adhesive material. The shade acts as a glowing display lit by daylight and provides privacy all the time. The printed image can be a single or a group of pictures. The depth of color can be chosen to have the desired brightness and displaying effect. Multiple shades can be used together to cover a piece of glass. The shade can be trimmed to fit into the glass with different shape or size. A portion of shade can be left clear to resemble a shade that covers a portion of a window/door. The shade with UV protection can be obtained by adding an UV absorbing agent to the transparency. An online server system can be setup to generate the customized shade. | 01-06-2011 |
20110067822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED FOLDING PARTITIONS - A system and method for enhancing the safety of an electrically operated folding partition. A control panel is used to control movement of a moveable portion of the folding partition. The control panel may include an authentication device in the form of a biometric reader. The control panel may also include an RF-ID reader effective to emit an electromagnetic wave. When a tag is in a vicinity of the wave, the reader can detect the presence of the tag and inhibit movement of the moveable portion. The tag may be placed on an object used by a disabled individual such as on a wheelchair. | 03-24-2011 |
20110079363 | Scented window screens - A window screen which has a perfumed picture made from fragrant gels that are infused within the window screen. The Scented Window Screen provides an entirely new way for one to freshen one's home and also provide a decorative accent to a room. The window screen is adjustable to fit most standard size windows. As air from outside passes through the Scented Window Screen said air will carry with it into the home the fragrance from the Scented Window Screen and freshen the home. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083815 | RETRACTABLE RUBBER DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH ALIGNMENT PROTECTION STRUCTURES - A retractable rubber door assembly is stabilized through the use parallel guidestrips arranged within proximity to conventional windlock strips at a distance so that an extension of a curtain retainer structure will be positioned between the two strips. | 04-14-2011 |
20110108209 | DOOR WITH RETRACTABLE SCREEN - A door incorporating at least one movable glass insert or window sash slidably disposed in at least one track thereof. An end of the insert is coupled to an end of a spring biased roll of screen. As the insert moves from the spring biased roll, the screen is extracted therefrom providing a continuously variable screened region in the door. The insert can be positioned using a counterbalance, spaced apart latchable locations in the door, frictional engagement, or through the tension force of the biased roll of screen. A catch mechanism is disposed on the movable glass insert to detachably couple the glass insert to a portion of the door. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114271 | Three dimensional shade - A three dimensional shade to provide a three dimensional layer structure and profile includes a movable frame and a shade. The movable frame is installed on any two sliding docks movable on a track of a upper beam. The movable frame includes at least two coupling plates that are hinged together to hang the shade. A drawing element is provided to draw and perform retraction and extension operations so that the shade can be retracted and extended to form a profile same as the movable frame to achieve the three dimensional effect. | 05-19-2011 |
20110126992 | BLIND DEVICE FOR LIGHT PROTECTION AND DISPLAYING OF INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a blind device for controllable light protection and/or displaying of information, said device comprising: at least one slat being moveably arranged, at least one light source attached to said slat, a guide cord being adapted to hold the slat in the blind device and/or to rotate said slat, a lifting strip being adapted to elevate the slat within said blind device and a wire for providing electrical connection, wherein said wire is guided through the slat and/or along the guide cord and/or the lifting strip. | 06-02-2011 |
20110192551 | WINDOW BLIND ASSEMBLY - A window blind assembly adapted so that, when covering a window to a room, a person inside the room can see out, but a person outside the room cannot see in. The assembly includes alternating first and second slats. The first slats are semi-mirrored and semi-transparent. A source of illumination is provided to illuminate first major surfaces of the second slats. The first and second slats are arranged so that light reflected by the first major surfaces of the second slats is at least partially reflected, in a first direction, by the first slats. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198043 | OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR - An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent horizontal sections to mask the appearance of a seam created as adjacent sections are joined or provide pinch resistant operation. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203743 | Electrical heating window curtains - An electrically heated window curtain of fire resistant material to heat up the draft flow of cold air that leaks through single pane glass windows with low voltage heating wires embedded in the fire resistant material, a power source, a thermostat, a battery pack, and a charger. Also included is a curtain rod and gripping strips on the curtain to hold the curtain in a rolled up position when not in use. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209835 | HEADWALL FOR A HOSPTIAL BED - A headwall for a hospital bed includes at least exposed one medical care element and at least two panels. Each of the panels differs in at least two of shape, size, color, design, texture or projection. The panels may have a shape suggestive of the at one medical care element. The medical care element may include an electrical or gas outlet, a medical device or a medical accessory, for example examination lights, mounts for equipment, baskets, shelves, and patient monitoring equipment such as blood pressure monitors. The panels minimize the prominence of the outlets/devices and/or accessories. Alternatively, a headwall for a hospital bed includes at least one flexible screen configured to cover at least one medical care element. The screen may be raised, lowered, or slid laterally to uncover and cover the medical care element. | 09-01-2011 |
20110226425 | MODULAR PANELS FOR PROTECTING A STRUCTURE - An innovative, low-density, highly-insulating modular panel for use in many applications and industries. The panel consists of a frame that may be preformed or bent and may be made of rigid or flexible material, and a panel covering comprising at least one pocket of thin, low-density shade fabric that has the capability of sufficiently stretching to surround the frame when the pocket is pulled onto it. The pocket may be then secured, along any previously open end where the frame was inserted, by various fastening devices. The panel covering pocket may have additional features added, as described herein. The panel is durable and cost-effective, and has good solar-control and insulating qualities. It is also a windbreak panel, a noise-reduction panel, an impact protection panel, a water-resistant panel, a fall protection panel, and a pollution-control panel. Two or more panels can be joined to create a structure-protecting panel assembly or system. | 09-22-2011 |
20110253319 | BLIND OR SHADE - A shade or blind comprises a header and a photovoltaically active area. The photovoltaically active area is suspended from the header. The shade or blind further comprises a light and conductors coupling the photovoltaically active area to the light. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253320 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING - An apparatus and method associated with the extension and retraction of a covering for an architectural opening. More particularly, an apparatus and method which monitors the extension of a shade to control the extension and position when the extension motion of the shade is interrupted. | 10-20-2011 |
20110265958 | MOTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - The present invention relates to an architectural window covering having a programmable electric motor. The programmable electric motor is housed within a roller for raising and lowenng the window covering, and includes dual stacked motors and light-transmitting control actuation buttons. In one embodiment an architectural window covering, composing a shade, a roller defining a bore coupled to the shade, and at least two motors axially aligned and electrically coupled in parallel and positioned at least partially in said bore and rotatably coupled to the roller is disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20110308743 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COVERING/UNCOVERING A STRUCTURE USING A TARPAULIN - Device for covering/uncovering a structure using a tarpaulin, including an inflatable tarpaulin and an inflation system capable of deploying, by inflation, the inflatable tarpaulin from an initial position and deflating the inflatable tarpaulin, the inflatable tarpaulin including a return means which is capable of returning the inflatable tarpaulin into said initial position when the system deflates the inflatable tarpaulin. | 12-22-2011 |
20120006498 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR A BARRIER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PANELS - A method and system for a barrier system configured to controllably block egress from and ingress to a predetermined area is provided. The barrier system includes a barrier panel that is removable from the barrier system and replaceable with another different barrier panel selectable by a user. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012259 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Movable partition systems include a movable partition coupled to and movable along a track. The movable partition may comprise at least two accordion folding sheets of panels, a motor carried by the movable partition, and at least one electronic component unit configured to control the motor. The electronic component unit may be carried by the movable partition and disposed between the sheets of folding panels. Methods of installing a movable partition system include coupling an electronic component box to a floating door jamb within a movable partition. | 01-19-2012 |
20120031569 | SAFETY WINDOW SHADE ASSEMBLY - A dual shade apparatus comprises a first shade, which may be a Roman or natural woven shade, and a second shade, which may be a cellular shade, coupled to each other in a back-to-back arrangement with one or more dual channeled couplers. Any lift cords employed in the apparatus are concealed in between the pair of shades so as to prevent any direct contact. No portion of any employed cords is exposed or accessible for direct or inadvertent contact, thereby enhancing safety in operating the apparatus. The coupler has a double-C configuration to receive corresponding retaining mechanisms of the front and rear shades. A head rail houses a lifting mechanism. Each lifting cord extends from the lifting mechanism, in between the two shades, and down to a bottom rail. The dual shades are drawn down or retracted in unison by pulling or pushing up the bottom rail. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031570 | NOVEL HOLLOW GLASS DEVICE WITH BUILT-IN WINDOW SHUTTER - The present invention discloses a novel hollow glass device with a built-in window shutter, comprising an inner glass layer, an outer glass layer, a window shutter sandwiched between the inner and outer glass layers, and a frame sealing and connecting the inner and outer glass layers, wherein the window shutter is formed by connecting a plurality of blades by a turning cord in series, and the frame is provided with a window shutter lift mechanism and a window shutter turning mechanism. The present invention has the following advantageous effects as compared with the prior art: 1) the window shutter turning mechanism employs a rigid component as a transmission structure, which is not liable to deformation and extension phenomena and loosening issue and is firm, practical and reliable, thereby ensuring long-term normal use of the hollow glass device; 2) the hollow glass device is overall structurally compact and reasonable and conveniently and quickly operable, and therefore can easily be further spread and used in more broad fields. | 02-09-2012 |
20120085502 | AIR HEATED, FLEXIBLE DOOR PANEL - A door system for a cold storage locker includes resilient door panels that flex and have increased resistance to damage when hit by a forklift. A high degree of insulation is achieved by the choice and thickness of the resilient foams therein. Also, the resilient door panels are magnetically attracted to a gasket seal on a doorframe to provide an affirmative seal. Active magnetic control may enhance the attraction or repulsion of the door panel. Frost control is realized by warming air from the cold storage locker and passing it through air channels in the door panel proximate to the gasket seal and down an astragal interface between door panels. Door panels of laminate, bagged poured foam formation, and self-skinning foam formation further reduce the cost of manufacture and shipping. | 04-12-2012 |
20120111508 | Garage Door with Reinforcing Truncated Isosceles Strut Construction and Reinforcing Strut Construction - A door strut construction includes a strut having a top cross wall connecting lateral side walls that are part of a truncated isosceles triangle and wherein the lateral cross wall joins first and second spaced pylons attached to the top edge of the side walls and further wherein the bottom edge of the side walls include projecting plate members having upstanding, outside lips for reinforcement. The strut further includes lateral ribs positioned in the upper half region of the side walls to improve torsion resistance. | 05-10-2012 |
20120152469 | PHOTOVOLTAIC BLIND WINDOW - The present invention relates to a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system, and more specifically, to a photovoltaic blind window having a photovoltaic cell applied to an electric blind. The photovoltaic blind window of the invention comprises: a multilayered glass composed of a pair of plate glass sheets that are connected to each other with a spacer to form an inner space between the plate glass sheets; an electric blind placed in the inner space of the multilayered glass, the blind having a plurality of slats elevating or tilting by the rotation of a drive motor; a plurality of photovoltaic cells arranged on at least one side of the slat; and a storage battery for storing electricity that is generated by the photovoltaic cells. | 06-21-2012 |
20120168096 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING THE INSTALLATION AND DE-INSTALLATION OF AN AWNING - The invention relates to a device ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120175071 | COVERING DEVICE FOR AN INTERIOR OF AN AIRCRAFT AND A METHOD FOR COVERING AN INTERIOR OF AN AIRCRAFT - A cladding apparatus is provided for the interior of an aircraft that includes, but is not limited to at least one two-dimensional fabric sheet, at least one guide device, and at least one tensioning element. The guide device is configured to be attached in the interior along a direction of extension of the interior, and slidably guide the fabric sheet at least in a first section of the interior along the direction of extension. The tensioning element is, furthermore, configured to be attached in the interior, and by producing a tensile force that acts on the front edge and/or the rear edge of the fabric sheet to stretch taut the fabric sheet along the direction of extension of the interior. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180958 | Sunshade Assembly Having a Buffer Unit - A sunshade assembly includes a housing having a top opening, a winding shaft mounted rotatably in the housing, a sunshade cloth wound around the winding shaft, a pull rod connected to the sunshade cloth and disposed external to the top opening, a tubular casing mounted below the housing, a guide rod extending downward from the pull rod and slidable in the tubular casing, a buffer disposed beside the tubular casing to provide a buffer resistance to the guide rod, and a driven member driven by the guide rod and moving the buffer. When the sunshade cloth is moved by the winding shaft to a wound position from a stretched position external to the housing, the guide rod is moved downward along with the pull rod until the guide rod pushes downward the driven member, thereby reducing a downward moving speed of the guide rod. | 07-19-2012 |
20120199295 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR SECURING INSULATION TO PARTITIONS - Movable partitions comprise a plurality of interconnected panels, at least one sheet of insulation adjacent the plurality of interconnected panels, and at least one hinge member connecting adjacent panels of the plurality of interconnected panels. The at least one hinge member comprises at least one pointed member that extends therefrom. The pointed member is at least partially inserted into the at least one sheet of insulation, and the at least one sheet of insulation is supported by a surface of the at least one pointed member that has a width that is greater than a thickness of the at least one pointed member. | 08-09-2012 |
20120234505 | GARAGE DOOR STORAGE SPACE UTILIZER - An adjustable-length organizer has an elongate flexible strap with first and second sides, first and second ends, and an installed length. Multiple support loops are formed onto the first side of the elongate strap. Respective first fastener pieces are affixed to the second side of the elongate strap to be near each of the first and second ends. One or more second fastener pieces is affixed to the second side of the elongate strap to be remote from the first and second ends and to be inward of the respective first fastener pieces. The first end of the organizer is wrappable around a first anchor point, the second end is wrappable around a second anchor point, and each first fastener piece is attached to the second fastener piece at a plurality of positions, thereby making the installed length adjustable. | 09-20-2012 |
20120267059 | PRIVACY SCREEN DEVICE AND DISPLAY HAVING SAME - A display includes a frame, a display panel and a privacy screen device. The frame includes two first sides and two second sides. The privacy screen device includes an engaging portion secured on one second side, a privacy screen unit and a guiding portion secured on the two first sides. The privacy screen unit includes a receiving portion secured on another second side, a privacy screen sheet and an engaging member. The engaging member is attached to the privacy screen sheet. The privacy screen sheet is wrapped around the receiving portion. When the engaging member engages with the engaging portion, the privacy screen sheet is at a deployed position where the privacy screen sheet unrolled and covers the display panel. When the engaging member is released from the engaging portion, the privacy screen sheet moves from the deployed position to a roll-up position where the display panel is entirely exposed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120291966 | QUICK-OPERATING DOOR HAVING AN IMPROVED LATERAL SEAL - The invention relates to a quick-operating door designed for opening and closing an aperture in a partition including: a support structure including in particular two vertical jambs ( | 11-22-2012 |
20120305201 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR RESISTING LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for directionally controlling a movable partition are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling lateral displacement of a movable partition includes a bracket, a roller assembly, a first attachment bracket, and a second attachment bracket. The roller assembly is coupled to the bracket and includes a roller element. The first attachment bracket attaches to a first panel of the movable partition and is configured for hinged coupling to a first side of the bracket such that a first hinge axis substantially coincides with a centerline of the first panel. The second attachment bracket attaches to a second panel of the movable partition and is configured hinged coupling to a second side of the bracket such that a second hinge axis substantially coincides with a centerline of the second panel. | 12-06-2012 |
20130008617 | UTILITY SCREEN AND ORGANIZER - A utility screen and organizer comprises at least one panel and at least two posts attached at opposite ends of the at least one panel. The utility screen may be provided with one or more accessories attached or removably attachable to a panel or post. The utility screen may be configured to provide privacy, organization, convenience, protection from the elements, and/or advertising space. | 01-10-2013 |
20130048230 | Window edge space filler and window covering - A window opening space filler for use with a window having a window opening of predetermined opening width surrounded by a window frame, to adjust the predetermined opening width to fit a window covering having a predetermined covering width, less than the opening width, and having an attachment member for attachment to the widow frame, and, a filler member separate from the attachment member and attachable to the attachment member and extending across the window opening, so that a user can reduce the width of a window opening down each side edge make the window covering fit the reduced width window opening. | 02-28-2013 |
20130062024 | BLIND WITH ADJUSTABLE FEEDBACK ENERGY - A blind which is provided with adjustable feedback energy to roll up a curtain autonomously is disclosed. The blind uses primarily a worm-gear pressure regulation device which can be adjusted manually, is assembled at a side of the blind and is exposed outward. The pressure regulation device acts indirectly onto a volute spring of a rolling system to determine a degree of winding of the curtain by the feedback energy. In addition, using introduction of feedback interference, a working speed at the maximum feedback energy can be damped effectively and a speed of rolling back the curtain can be moderated. | 03-14-2013 |
20130081766 | INSULATION BLIND AND BLIND ASSEMBLY - A blind and blind assembly are provided for reducing or eliminating the flow of air between the blind and an opening at which the blind is installed. A blind is provided for an opening in a structure, the blind comprising a flexible blind sheet portion, at least one slat disposed at the blind sheet portion and extending substantially across the blind sheet portion, the at least one slat contributing to the rigidity of the blind, and at least one sealing portion disposed at at least one part of a periphery of the blind sheet portion for providing a seal between the blind sheet portion and a portion of the structure defining the opening when the blind is mounted in the opening. Also provided is a blind assembly comprising a blind and at least one bracket for for sealingly retaining the edge against a portion of a structure defining an opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20130098565 | UNITARY ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL FENESTRATION, PROVIDING DYNAMIC SOLAR HEAT GAIN CONTROL - The present disclosure is related to a unitary assembly for an architectural fenestration, providing dynamic solar heat gain control, which (1) provides a track-based frame structure/blind combination in which the blind is self-correcting should the blind material fall outside of the track; (2) provides directional shading, where the assembly provides for dynamically controlling the amount of light allowed to reach the heat storage unit; (3) provides a blind motor without limiter switches and with a quick-release slip-ring; and (4) provides a heat storage unit which is a thermally efficient, transparent and translucent structure, with which gain from sunny winter days is greater than nighttime loss, so as to provide supplemental heat. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112354 | POWERED SAFETY CURTAINS - Powered safety curtains are disclosed. An example barrier for an opening includes a motorized drive unit, and a curtain. The example barrier also includes a track disposed along the lateral edge of the curtain, a guide plate carried by the curtain and extending into the track and a nonferrous guide member attached to the guide plate. The example barrier also includes a first safety device comprising a first wireless portion attached to the nonferrous guide member and a first electrical portion mounted relative to the track. The first electrical portion is in the first activated state when the first wireless portion is in proximity with the first electrical portion as a result of the leading edge of the curtain being at the closed position. The first wireless portion is in the first deactivated state when the first wireless portion is remote relative to the first electrical portion. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112355 | MAGNETIC CURTAIN - The present invention describes a window covering which is useful for securing to objects having windows without using permanent attachment devices. The window covering preferably contains a plurality of magnets arranged along the upper end and along the lower end. The magnets are arranged so that they are coupleable or securable to a metal part of a window itself or a metal surface which houses the window as well as one or more additional magnets positioned within the window covering. | 05-09-2013 |
20130146233 | CARGO SCREEN STRUCTURE - A cargo screen structure may include a housing mounted at an upper portion of a vehicle luggage room in a horizontal direction, a shaft rotatably provided in the housing, a screen provided on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft and wound and unwound from the housing, and a switch provided in the housing and set to be turned on/off according to a winding amount of the screen around the outer peripheral surface of the shaft. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146234 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING INCIDENT RAYS FROM ENTERING AN INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE - Disclosed is an apparatus for blocking incident rays from entering an interior cabin of a vehicle. More specifically, an imaging device provided at a predetermined position in the vehicle and photographing an area around a driver's hands and eyes when a driver raises his or her hand to block rays in the direction of a driver's seat. A control unit which receives photographs from the imaging device, acquires an extension line which extends from the eye area to the hand area. A ray blocking mechanism installed in the vehicle accordingly is then controlled and accordingly operated to block the point where the extension line and the windshield glass or the side glass of the driver's seat meet each other. | 06-13-2013 |
20130199738 | Mobile Tarping System - A mobile taping system has a framework with a base section and a height adjustable main section connected to a cradle support. A rolled up tarp within the cradle support, can be unrolled and retracted by a spring-loaded roll-out and retraction assembly or a manual crank for covering the open container. The system is separate and independent from the container. Wheels extending from the base section permit the mobile tuning system to be transported between various containers, when a given container is filled with loose debris and must be covered. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233498 | RETRACTABLE COVERING DEVICE - There is provided a retractable covering device comprising a sheet for covering an object comprising sleeves for receiving cords, a plurality of cords having proximal ends secured to spools and distal ends secured to the sheet, a retraction device that can use a clutching system having a rotating member for winding the cords onto spools to retract the sheet and unwinding the cords from the spools to extract the sheet, wherein at least two sleeves are oriented essentially longitudinally in a proximal portion of the sheet and essentially in a medial lateral orientation in a distal portion of the sheet to prevent a lateral accumulation of the sheet at the retraction device during retraction. The spools can be fitted with one or more tangle prevention members (spool covers) to prevent tangling of cords during use of the retraction device. | 09-12-2013 |
20130306251 | WINDBREAK SYSTEM - The invention relates to a windbreak system formed by a set of independent, folding panels that move longitudinally along an upper guide rail and another, lower guide rail and a non-movable folding door, in which each panel and the door include a rotating shaft and folding shaft. The panels are moved manually and do not have rollers, the entire weight of the panels resting on two strips of self-lubricating polymer inserted into slots in the lower rail. | 11-21-2013 |
20140020852 | WINDOW SHUTTER UNIT FOR EXTERNAL MOUNTING ON A BUILDING - A window shutter unit ( | 01-23-2014 |
20140262070 | Method of Creating Living Space with Added Ambient Sound, Retractable Awning with Source of Sound Beneath Awning Canopy, and Head for Retractable Awning Having a Speaker - A method of creating a living space beneath an awning with added ambient sound, a retractable awning with added ambient sound and a head for a retractable awning having a speaker. The awning has a canopy secured to an awning roller with the roller mounted between opposite awning heads. A speaker is mounted in at least one of the heads for directing sound away from the head. In a retracted position of the awning, sound is directed away from the living space created beneath the awning when it is deployed, and in the deployed position with the awning extended, sound is directed into the living space. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290874 | ACOUSTIC PANEL ASSEMBLY - An acoustic panel assembly may have one or more panels adaptable for reflecting sound waves and a support member to which the one or more panels may be attached. The support member may be extendable and retractable. The one or more panels and the support member may be collapsible into a housing. The one or more panels may be configured in one or more substantially planar portions, one or more substantially curved portions, or a combination thereof. | 10-02-2014 |
20140305600 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO RETAIN AND REFEED DOOR CURTAINS - Systems and methods to retain and refeed door curtains are disclosed. An example door is disclosed that includes first and second tracks. The example door includes a retainer borne by the first track and an alignment guide associated with the first track. The example door also includes a curtain extending laterally between the first and second tracks. The curtain has a leading edge selectively movable between a closed position and an open position. The example door includes a primary projection borne by the curtain that is in guiding engagement with the retainer within the first track. The primary projection is dislodged from the track when the curtain is in the breakaway state. The example door includes a secondary projection borne by the curtain and arranged to travel outside of the alignment guide when the leading edge is traveling between the open position and the closed position. | 10-16-2014 |
20140318718 | ROLL UP DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH ORIENTABLE ILLUMINATION - A lighted roll up door assembly may include a roll up door including interconnected slats movable along tracks, and a lighting element configured to be attached to an exterior side of the roll up door. The lighting element can be mounted so as to direct a substantial portion of the light output toward the roll up door and below a horizontal direction so as to light a portion of the door and an adjacent area below the door at least partially by reflection when the door is in a closed position and so as to light an area on an interior side of the roll up door when the door is in a opened position. The lighting element may be mounted to a fixed or movable member attached to a slat of the roll up door. | 10-30-2014 |
20150083346 | Loading and Unloading Apparatus for Truck Beds - Disclosed is an apparatus for moving cargo toward or away from the end of a truck bed. The device includes a cross bar that spans the width of the truck bed. The cross bar comprises a pair of caster wheels that allow the cross bar to travel in the furrows of the truck bed. Each caster wheel is rotatably attached to a plate that is slideably attached to the cross bar by means of a locking mechanism. In this way, the caster wheel can be moved along the width of the cross bar. The cross bar is attached to a telescopic handle that is adapted to lie flat in the furrows of the truck bed. The present invention may further comprise a divider wall that can be removably attached to the handle. The divider wall allows a user to organize the truck bed when carrying cargo. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083347 | ARCHITECTURAL SHIELD APPARATUS AND METHODS - An architectural shield apparatus and methods, involving at least one material sheet having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion adapted for rotatable coupling with an edificial feature, and the lower portion adapted for coupling and decoupling with the edificial feature, and at least one deployment device adapted for coupling with the edificial feature and for coupling and decoupling the lower portion of the material sheet in relation to the edificial feature. | 03-26-2015 |
20160024842 | Motorized Shade with the Transmission Wire Passing Through the Support Shaft - A roll shade system is disclosed. The roll shade system includes a motor configured to remain stationary during operation of the motor, a support shaft supporting the motor wherein the support shaft is configured to remain stationary during operation of the motor, and a roll shade tube configured to be rotatable about the motor and the support shaft during operation of the motor. The roll shade system further includes stationary components including a wiring connector, an input wiring system, a bearing, an antenna, a coaxial cable, a motor controller, a counterbalance spring. The roll shade system also includes rotatable components including a bearing housing and one or more O-rings. | 01-28-2016 |
20160053530 | DOOR, IN PARTICULAR VERTICAL-LIFT DOOR, FOR CLOSING AN OPENING IN A WALL WHICH SEPARATES TWO DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE ZONES FROM ONE ANOTHER - A door, in particular vertical-lift door, for closing an opening in a wall which separates two different temperature zones from one another, in particular the wall of a cold storage facility, having a movable, flexible door leaf which is designed for thermally separating the two temperature zones with thermally insulating action and which comprises multiple unconnected, flexible door leaf layers, wherein at least one door leaf layer is of thermally insulating form—insulation layer—through the use of heat-insulating material, and having a winding shaft housing in which at least one winding shaft is arranged onto which the door leaf can be wound up in order to open the door, in which the winding shaft housing is of thermally insulating form through the use of heat-insulating material. | 02-25-2016 |
20160101678 | Vehicle Sun Cover - The embodied invention is a large, horizontal sunshade with vertical shading curtains around the perimeter that is securely attached to the roof of a vehicle. The attachment means comprises a semi-permanent magnetic vehicle mount assembly that is attached to the vehicle roof and a matching snap ring that secures the sunscreen in place. The snap ring is magnetically attached to the car mount assembly using strong magnets that prevent the sunscreen from blowing away in the event of a wind. The sunscreen assembly incorporates reinforcing ribs in a way that allows the sunscreen assembly to be folded and stored compactly. The sunscreen assembly is removable by a simple rotation. | 04-14-2016 |
20160111862 | Rotatable Awning with Rotating Conductor - Various embodiments of a rotatable awning with illumination are provided. The awning includes an axial groove wherein a plurality of luminaires are located for lighting of an area below and around an extended awning. The awning includes an electromechanical rotatable conductor which provides electrical contact between a fixed portion of the awning assembly and the rotating awning roller tube. This allows for flow through of electricity or current to the luminaires and/or the awning motor internally through the roller tube. | 04-21-2016 |
20160123000 | Building envelope solar heat and daylighting control system - A building envelope or cladding system which permits selective visibility from inside the building while rejecting solar heat and providing an optional insulative envelope. A vertical support mullion is on one side of a building structure. A module is attached to the mullion using a hinge, wherein the module is adapted to flip away from the mullion. A drive means includes a gear system housed within the module and a drive shaft connected through the building structure. One or more cladding elements is connected to and operable by the drive means. As a result, the cladding elements can both rotate and flip away to expose or cover an underlying glass surface. Each module is coupled to the drive means using a coupling assembly which is spring-biased to thereby rotate the cladding elements, thus modifying the effects of the sun and other ambient factors on the state of the building. | 05-05-2016 |